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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX150 IS CX3 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX150 IS

 CX3 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SX150 IS CX3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the CX3.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $329